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Lucky1


Joined: Jan 2, 2008
Points: 271

Hybrid Vacuums
Original Message   Sep 7, 2009 2:27 pm
Not sure if this was mentioned yet:

http://www.gizmag.com/miele-hybrid-vacuum-cleaner/12680/

Is there really a market for a plug/battery vacuum?

Not sure how I feel about it yet. I mean who hasn't cussed the vacuum when the plug fell out but worth additional cost....
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CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #20   Sep 9, 2009 6:57 am
DIB:

500 engineers made dysons complicated to use and maintain.  Not me.  MIELE is probably the simplist and easiest vacuum product on the market to brake down and repair.  IMMER BESSER.

Carmine D.

procare


Joined: Jul 16, 2009
Points: 192

Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #21   Sep 9, 2009 11:17 am
Back in the early 60's a prototype unit of the  Model G  Electrolux came out with a receving unit in place of a cordwinder and a small sending unit you plug into the wall . As long as you were in 50 ft of the plugged in sending unit the cleaner would run.It made for an impressive showing of the unit, problem was the cost to bring it out. As I was told it would retain full power because it was not battery powered. The unit was taken out in the field in various locations in the U.S. to see people's reaction. The price at the time of the cleaner was $149.95 with the sending and receiving unit an additional $1000 +.

                                                                                    Procare

Venson


Joined: Jul 23, 2007
Points: 1900

Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #22   Sep 9, 2009 11:33 am
procare wrote:
Back in the early 60's a prototype unit of the  Model G  Electrolux came out with a receving unit in place of a cordwinder and a small sending unit you plug into the wall . As long as you were in 50 ft of the plugged in sending unit the cleaner would run.It made for an impressive showing of the unit, problem was the cost to bring it out. As I was told it would retain full power because it was not battery powered. The unit was taken out in the field in various locations in the U.S. to see people's reaction. The price at the time of the cleaner was $149.95 with the sending and receiving unit an additional $1000 +.</p><p>                                                                                    Procare

Hi procare,

It's a shame they didn't continue working on the idea. People are now looking to bring it back. The correct terminology escapes me just this minute but the possibility of wirelessly run appliances is being explored.

I don't know whether there are safety issues as some claim that there are health threats in exposure to magnetic fields, etc.

Best,

Venson
retardturtle1


Joined: May 16, 2009
Points: 358

Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #23   Sep 9, 2009 12:59 pm
DysonInventsBig wrote:
“Eye for detail” hardly conveys safety.  Carmine and others often criticize Dyson for not using K.I.S.S. and often nit-pick the Dyson posters comments here is his and other non-Dyson posters favorite[s] past time.  I thought it humorous to see the tired industry launch a novel or safe/er, Rube Goldberg-like vacuum and then Carmine’s observation and description does not state the obvious...  that is, the words “safe”, “safer”, “safely” are not mentioned.

Electrocution is not funny, although a nit-picking dealer who cannot succinctly promote stand-out features is. 


DIB  


Whats KISS mean?....i never thought about vacuuming the restroom...to each his own i guess.

turtle1

Venson


Joined: Jul 23, 2007
Points: 1900

Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #24   Sep 9, 2009 2:08 pm
retardturtle1 wrote:
Whats KISS mean?....i never thought about vacuuming the restroom...to each his own i guess.<BR></p><p>turtle1

I vacuum my bathroom floor all the time before mopping or steam cleaning. I also use the vacuum to dust the top of light fixtures, the mirror, the woodwork on the window and door. Nonetheless, I do not vacuum the sink counter.

Please note that I also first check to be sure there is no moisture on the floor or under my old-fashioned footed tub before I begin. I am not worried over electrical shock as much as I am about messing up the vacuum.

Venson
procare


Joined: Jul 16, 2009
Points: 192

Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #25   Sep 9, 2009 8:19 pm
Turtle,

 Keep It Simple Stupid is the most common meaning of K.I.S.S.

mole


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Location: earth
Joined: Sep 30, 2007
Points: 783

Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #26   Sep 9, 2009 8:35 pm
Venson wrote:
Hi procare,

It's a shame they didn't continue working on the idea. People are now looking to bring it back. The correct terminology escapes me just this minute but the possibility of wirelessly run appliances is being explored.

I don't know whether there are safety issues as some claim that there are health threats in exposure to magnetic fields, etc.

Best,

Venson

Hi procare

You just taught me something thanks

Do you remember the transmitter that music and sound tried to market for its central systems,it eliminated the low volt wire run along the tubing, I believe it mounted on the hose handle. It sounded like a good set up

but i never heard of any one using or even selling this device.Maybe they are tucked away somewhere in some warehouse,I think the biggest obstacle was that the signal would not go through concrete.

regards

MOLE
vacmanuk


Location: Scotland UK
Joined: May 31, 2009
Points: 1162

Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #27   Sep 10, 2009 7:07 pm
Actually in the late 1980's I recall Electrolux UK had a Contour upright that had a replacement battery pack on it and solely ran on cordless power. Needless to say it wasn't very powerful and it didn't sell well. I'm not to sure where Miele want to go with this. They've already cornered the market with longer extension adapters on their hoses, why both making a whole new vacuum? They should just invent a battery clad grate with wheels where a standard existing design can be taped on the underside and all the owner does it plug the main power socket of the vacuum into the grate underneath? Or how about a Miele backpack idea without a cord?
retardturtle1


Joined: May 16, 2009
Points: 358

Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #28   Sep 10, 2009 7:57 pm
procare wrote:
Turtle,

 Keep It Simple Stupid is the most common meaning of K.I.S.S.


procare

now i remember....thanks

turtle1

retardturtle1


Joined: May 16, 2009
Points: 358

Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #29   Sep 10, 2009 9:11 pm
Venson wrote:
I vacuum my bathroom floor all the time before mopping or steam cleaning. I also use the vacuum to dust the top of light fixtures, the mirror, the woodwork on the window and door. Nonetheless, I do not vacuum the sink counter.

Please note that I also first check to be sure there is no moisture on the floor or under my old-fashioned footed tub before I begin. I am not worried over electrical shock as much as I am about messing up the vacuum.

Venson


HI VENSON

My wife usually sweeps out onto hallway carpet..dusts all by hand then does deep cleaning....and mops by hand with bucket, same in kitchen..twice a wk ...kinda old fashioned  -very ocd-   but i figure why ask why......i just go with the flow...stay outta her way.. i cant think of any 30 yro that do it that way still......

turtle1

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